Portsmouth Driving Test Routes: Expert Lessons from the PO6 4SH Marriott Location

Maximise your pass potential by training on the exact A-roads, dual carriageways, and rural roads used by DVSA examiners near the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel. Specialised preparation by a highly rated local ADI.

The new Portsmouth test environment relies heavily on high-speed dual carriageways, complex A-road junctions, and varied suburban and country roads. National schools cannot compete with our instructor's consistent, up-to-date knowledge of the routes used from the Marriott Hotel site. We focus on building confidence precisely where it matters: maintaining speed on the A27, managing multi-lane flow and handling the unique hazards of rural driving near Southwick.

Mastering the A-Roads and Rural Roads of the North Portsmouth Test

Mastering Dual Carriageways and Country Road Hazards

We dedicate significant time to mastering the junctions and manoeuvres where examiners commonly observe faults, focusing on the roads linking the hotel to the surrounding area:
A3 and A27 Complex Entries: High-speed filtering, merging, and lane discipline when entering and exiting these major dual carriageways. This is where safe observation and confident acceleration are heavily assessed.
Rural Road Management: Specific training on dealing with the high speeds, blind bends, and unique hazards (e.g., passing places, farm traffic) of the country roads accessible in the North Portsmouth/Havant perimeter.
High-Volume Roundabouts: Mastery of the complex, multi-lane roundabouts linking the test centre location to the arterial A-roads.
Residential/Suburban Manoeuvres: Focused practice on all test manoeuvres (parallel, bay parking) in the quiet, often narrow, residential streets found near Portchester and Cosham.

Portsmouth-Specific Driving Lesson Packages

Whether you are a total beginner or ready for a pre-test check, all our courses—from our Standard Lessons to our Intensive Courses—are centred around practicing within the Portsmouth test catchment..

Pre Test Assessment

Pre-Test Assessment: A highly focused 2-hour session conducted directly on a known test route to identify and fix any last-minute faults.

Our accelerated courses guarantee dedicated practice on the actual Portsmouth roads leading up to your confirmed test date.

DVSA Portsmouth Test Centre Location Details (New Address)

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel Southampton Road Portsmouth PO6 4SH All tests conducted from this location since Thursday 27th November 2025.

Training Note: Our training heavily utilizes the test routes that immediately exit this hotel location and focuses on the high-speed and complex junctions leading toward Cosham, Waterlooville, and Havant.

Questions about Portsmouth Test Centre?

Do lessons start at the Marriott Hotel?

No, your instructor will pick you up from your home in the local area (Havant/Waterlooville), but we will spend your final lessons training extensively around the PO6 4SH area.

What specific manoeuvres are commonly assessed on the Portsmouth test?

The test requires you to perform one manoeuvre from a choice of four (parallel parking, reversing into a bay, driving forward into a bay and reversing out, or pulling up on the right and reversing). We focus training on all four, plus an emergency stop, using the quiet residential roads in the area

Book Your First Lesson Now

Ready to Master the Portsmouth Test Routes?

Is the test route always the same?

If my test is at the Marriott Hotel, where does the examiner meet me?

No, examiners use various routes. Our goal is to teach you the skills needed to confidently handle any road environment accessible from the Marriott site.

The examiner will meet you in the designated waiting or reception area inside the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel at your scheduled test time. Your PassLab instructor will guide you on the exact procedure and ensure you arrive fully prepared and relaxed at the meeting point.

Don't leave your pass to chance. Book structured lessons with a local instructor who knows the roads examiners use.